27 The (A)fear of the Lord prolongs [a]life,
But the (B)years of the wicked will be shortened.
28 The (C)hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the (D)expectation of the wicked perishes.
29 The (E)way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
But (F)ruin to the workers of injustice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:27 Lit days

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